Wayne Trace Local Schools recently held their annual District Wide Art Show. All Wayne Trace schools participated with outstanding talent on display. The following students were honored with the Merit Award: Grover Hill Elementary: Avah Farris, Lyla Stoller, Clara Laukhuf, Tessa Stoller, Kinsley Sinn, Lyla Orona, Damian Golliver, Venna Ruble, Gabbriella Walters, Kenzie Manz, Abrie…
Saturday, June 8: 8:00-11:00 a.m. – LiveStock Pull In, west gate *Dunf Forms Must Be Completed Prior To Arrival* 11:30 a.m. – LiveStock Weigh-In 7:00 p.m. – Demolition Derby, GS Sunday, June 9: 8:00 a.m. – Vet Checks, Livestock Barns 10:00 a.m. – Church Service, sponsored by Middle Creek, SP 1:00 p.m. – Jr. Fair…
The Siege of Fort Wayne 1812 will take place at the Old Fort on Spy Run Avenue Saturday – Sunday, June 8-9, 2024. Historic Fort Wayne, Inc. will host the event. During the War of 1812, the second of the American military forts built in this area survived a sustained siege and kept the frontier…
By: Erica Noggle We are asking members of the community to lend a helping hand in maintaining the beloved Herb Monroe Community Park. Together, we can ensure it remains a pristine location for everyone to enjoy. During your chosen week, your assistance is invaluable in tasks such as tidying up litter, taming unruly weeds, sweeping mulch off…
The village water tower rehabilitation is scheduled to begin on or about June 17th, weather permitting. With this rehab, we anticipate some watermain breaks due to the method used in completing the task. Should you need to report a water main break, please call, and leave a message or text with the street address at…
During the grant cycle ending in March, the Defiance Area Foundation Community Fund gifted $15,000 to the Defiance Dream Center for their workforce development initiative. These funds will be used for materials and supplies for the students enrolled in the program.
Stephani Schultz, nursing professional development med/surg specialist for Parkview Health, was recently named the Nursing Educator of the Year by the Indiana Nurses Foundation (INF). Schultz was recognized for her work in nursing research and development of evidence-based practices for Parkview, as well as for the daily support she provides to other members of Parkview’s…
Does your home need an inspection? Are you looking at a home that you can’t decide if it needs rehabilitated or torn down? Do you like eating food and ice cream along the river? You can get answers to all of these questions and more this week when you listen to PCBW this week. Meet…
Virginia Paulus, a long-time supporter and former board of director of the Paulding County Area Foundation has funded a scholarship through the Paulding County Area Foundation, which is available to university/college students entering their junior year, or third year of studies at an Ohio college or university and graduating from Paulding High School. Awarded for…
Wayne Trace Junior-Senior High School just finished its 2023-2024 school year with a variety of PBIS activities and give-aways, thanks to our sponsors including Lee Kinstle GM Sales and Service, Grover Hill VFW Post 2873, Van Wert Cinemas, and the Sorensen Family. PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) is an evidence-based framework used in Ohio…
After a blockbuster 2023, where $5,000 was raised by the community for the Caring & Sharing Food Pantry building project, the First Presbyterian Church of Paulding (look for the yellow bricks) will be offering booth spaces in its parking lot during the 127 Yard Sale once again. Spaces are available from Wednesday, July 31, through…
St John Lutheran Church, Hicksville, Ohio held the rite of Confirmation on Pentecost Sunday. Minister Alex Heffelfinger confirmed McKenna Baird, daughter of Ken & Tiffanie Baird and Rylee Chrisman son of Chad & Jennifer Kurtz. A fellowship time after the service was in their honor.
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1’s annual Paint-the-Plow contest winners are Hancock County’s Riverdale Middle School and the Paulding FFA Chapter. Riverdale, located in Mt. Blanchard, collected the most votes on social media to win the people’s choice award, earning 969 votes on ODOT District 1’s Facebook page contest. The plow with the…
